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2.75 Earthquake Strikes Southern Arkansas

Courtesy: US Geological Survey

EARTHQUAKE IN EL DORADO, ARK - The United States Geological Survey reported a 2.75 magnitude earthquake occurred  in El Dorado, Arkansas  at 9:49 a.m. yesterday morning.    The earthquake was reportedly at a depth of more than 7 miles and to have reached a minimum distance of just under 16 miles. Lt. Andrew Russell with the El Dorado Police Department explained what happened. 

"We haven't had any reports of any damage, it was felt here at the police department and throughout the city but we haven't noticed anyone calling in about damage or anything like that," Russell explained.

The USGS reported  the earthquake lasted about 23 seconds.   Seismic activity was also reported in nearby Magnolia, Arkansas.

Chuck Smith brings more than 30 years' broadcast and media experience to Red River Radio. He began his career as a radio news reporter and transitioned to television journalism and newsmagazine production. Chuck studied mass communications at Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia and motion picture / television production at the University of California at Los Angeles. He has also taught writing for television at York Technical College in Rock Hill, South Carolina and video / film production at Centenary College of Louisiana, Shreveport.